Grandparents feel close to the grandchildren they are raising. However, the grandparent-grandchild relationship may be difficult when the grandchildren have physical, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Research studies have shown that a larger than average number of grandchildren raised by their grandparents have such difficulties, and this could be a reason for abandonment. Timing is a factor, as grandchildren may have stronger bonds with their grandparents when they have lived with them for the majority of their lives. According to Doblin-MacNab (2009).169), "grandchildren explained how their grandparents' love and stability allowed them to succeed in school, stay out of trouble, develop strong morals, and religious values." Grandchildren not only love and show affection to their grandparents but they emphasized in this research study the deep gratitude and respect for their grandparents efforts in raising them. The early adolescent grandchild did describe the generation gap, stric expectations, and limitations of the age and health of grandparents as challenges of the relationship.
Source: "What Grandchildren Think of Being Raised By Their Grandparents," Mary Gosche, Human Develoment Specialist
http://education.missouri.edu/orgs/parentlink/_files/Summer%202009%20Cape-Bollinger%20county--one%20page.pdf
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